课件44张PPT。Module 1 Unit 2 Word powerWord powerAmerican vs British EnglishcolloquialismsBritish EnglishAmerican English&Task 1 American English & British EnglishWatch a video1.Where does the woman come from?2.Where has the man been to recently? 3.How does the woman feel when the man says “Hey! Nice pants!”?A. Happy B. Surprised C. Upset She comes from Britain.He has been to America recently.Answer the questions!Because pants means “trousers” in America
but it means “underwear(短内裤)” in the UK.
VocabularyBritish pantstrouserscrispschipschipsFrench friessodafizzy drinkelevatorlift moviefilmPavementsidewalkAmerican1.2.4.3.5.67.Watch it again.candy Am.Esweets Bri.EMore examplesgarbage Am.Erubbish Bri.Esoccer Am.Efootball Bri.Evacation Am.Eholiday Bri.E 假日A bathroom is a place to have a bath in Britain.restroom/ bathroom Am.EToilet/ WC Bri.E/?//α:/
Watch a part of a film and enjoy the British English.Of course. [k??s]
Listen to a speech made by the
former president of America.neither chance[?] [i:]PronunciationAmericanBritish either['a?e?]['i:e?]
dance[dα:ns][d?ns ]again
[?'gen ][?'gein]
clerk[kl?:k]
[klα:k ]centercentrecolorcolourtravelertravellerbehaviorbehaviourorganizeorganise/organizeprogramprogrammecentercentrecolorcolourtravelertravellerbehaviorbehaviourorganizeorganise/organizeprogramprogrammeSpellingAmerican spelling is more consistent with pronunciation than British English.PracticeEnjoy a songBaa baa black sheep, any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full!
One for the master, one for the dame(女爵士),
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
Baa baa black sheep, any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full!have youhave youBritish English:American English:Have you any wool?Do you have any wool?grammarSam just went home.Sam's just gone home.That skirt fit badly.That skirt fitted badly.Hello,is this Wang Li?(On the phone)Hello,is that Wang Li?(On the phone)I live on Zhenning Road.I live in Zhenning Road.Call me at 5555 5678.Call me on 5555 5678.
Tensepast tensePrepositionSam just went home. (Am.E)Sam has just gone home. (Br.E)Call me at 5555 5678. (Am.E)Call me on 5555 5678. (Br.E)I live on Zhenning Road.(Am.E)I live in Zhenning Road. (Br.E)GrammarThat skirt fit badly. (Am.E)That skirt fitted badly. (Br.E)Hello,is that Wang Li? (Br.E)Hello,is this Wang Li? (Am.E)American English
& British English4.Grammar1.Vocabulary3.Spelling2.PronunciationWhich do you like better, American English or British English?(萝卜青菜各有所爱)I hate milkI like milkTask 2— colloquialismA colloquialism is an informal expression used
in spoken English. They are often
used in conversations. We can guess the meanings
from the conversations or the context.
口语,俗语1.something easy to do
2.listening carefully
3.joke with someone
4.boring / afraid to have funA:I think English is so difficult to learn.
B: Don’t worry. It’s a piece of cake!something easy to doPart A1.something easy to do
2.listening carefully
3.joke with someone
4.boring/ afraid to have funA:I’m afraid I have to go. Mom will be angry if I stay late.
B:Don’t be a wet blanket. Have some fun!boring/ afraid to have funPart A1.something easy to do
2.listening carefully
3.joke with someone
4.boring/ afraid to have funA:I am very sad. I...
B:Go on, tell me. I’m all ears.listening carefullyPart A1.something easy to do
2.listening carefully
3.joke with someone
4.boring/ afraid to have funA: Hey! You got an A for your history exam!
B: Are you serious? Don’t pull my leg.joke with someonePart A She is good at gardening.an important person in an organization1.Mrs Black’s garden is the best in our
town. She has real green fingers. 2.He makes every decision in our company.
He is the top dog.Guess the meaning of the colloquialismsPart B3. Why did you give her the cold shoulder?
You are good friends, aren’t you?treat her in an unfriendly way4. I wish I had brought my umbrella.
It’s raining cats and dogs.raining heavily5. Football is just not my cup of tea —I like
playing volleyball.not what I like Part B1. He doesn’t eat or sleep well, and has to
work all the day. He lives a dog’s life.an unhappy life 2. She is having ants in her pants during the examination because she didn’t prepare well for it.very nervous Extension ExtensionThe new workers are still very green
at their work. They should learn from
experienced workers.A. good at gardening
B. concerned about environment
C. inexperienced“green”?A. good at gardening
B. concerned about environment
C. inexperienced Since the first Earth Day in 1970, American have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment. “green”?高考链接2014 全国卷2阅读理解B
Pants usually have pockets to hold things. Money that is likely to be spent quickly can burn a hole in your pocket. Sometimes you need a belt to hold up your pants.If you have less money than usual, you may have to tighten your belt.
I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much. l really take my hat off to them. Yet, when it comes to my own money, I spend it at the drop of a hat, which means I immediately spend it. READING COMPREHENSIONChoose the right anwser.1. If we say someone has to tighten his belt, we probably mean he
A. has done something wrong B.used to live a rich life
C. has put on the wrong pants D.doesn' t have enough money
2. What is the meaning of “l really take my hat off to them”?
A. They take off my hat. B. I am very hot.
C. I don' t like my hat. D.I really admire them. I really admire them.doesn' t have enough money123564Game TimeChoose an egg and raise your hand as quickly as possible if you know the answer. Let's see which group can get the highest mark and win the game.You've done a good job! Congratulations!
心情忧郁
嫉妒、眼红
善意的谎言
害群之马
the black sheep
in a blue mood
a white lie
green with envy
Matching
He was such ____ wet blanket at the party that they never invited him again. Fill in the blank and translate it into Chinese.a He is nice enough, he isn’t my cup of tea.他人挺好的,但他不是我所喜欢的。Fill in the blank and translate it into Chinese.but A: Oh, you got wet all over. What happened? B: It rained cat and dogs on my way home.
Point out the mistake and translate it into Chinese.catsfavoritemetertrouserstoiletFill in the blanks.We are supposed to live a green life than
before because we have only one earth to live on.greenerPoint out the mistake and translate it into Chinese.Summary American English & British English
Colloquialism“Practice makes perfect !”Homework: Finish the exercise on page 26.
Keep the examples of American English and British English in mind.
Find more colloquialisms if you like.
Thank you!